Fundamental principles of nutrition as they relate to optimum health of the individual
and the family. Social, economic, and educational implications. Evaluation of various
mass media relating to the field.
Course does not satisfy department requirement for students majoring in foods and
nutrition.
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed HNSC 2210.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to
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identify the major functions of nutrients and describe how the energy-yielding nutrients
are digested and absorbed by the body.
compare the nutrient content of one food product or brand to a similar product, given
examples of Nutrition Facts labels.
identify and employ the five elements of a S.M.A.R.T. goal to formulate a S.M.A.R.T.
nutrition goal.
discuss how to achieve energy balance and a healthy body weight.
analyze personal diet and evaluate appropriateness to improve/maintain health.
defend Ellyn Satter’s concepts of the feeding relationship and eating competence
and apply them to meal and snack planning and family meals.

contact by
email is expected as soon as possible.2
73.
Exam format: Multiple choices.0 – on F-section computers)
COURSE GRADE DETERMINATION
Grading based on a straight scale (i. a grade of ABS is given.3 – 86.0 – 93.6 – 69. The makeup must be taken within one week of the missed exam.2
93.3 – 100
COURSE GRADE COMPONENTS
Midterm
Diet analysis project (DAP)
Final exam
Thurs.0 – 73. Nov 26
Tues.5
86. If the instructor agrees that a
makeup is warranted. Exams may be
reviewed by appointment.
MAKE-UP EXAMS
Midterm exam
A makeup assessment may be offered if there is a documented medical situation or other
qualifying emergency.E.9
BB
B+
80. preferably before the exam. Dec 17
40%
20%
40% (not cumulative)
EXAMS
Midterm grades will be posted to Blackboard within the following three classes. true and false. documentation must be presented immediately following the absence and
before a makeup is given.
.0 – 83. If you have an emergency and must be absent for an exam.
EXTRA CREDIT
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There are several extra credit questions on the final exam.0 and 9. Less than 60 is F or failed.0)
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Library Café (version 9.9
CC
C+
70.2
63.2
SOFTWARE: CD-ROM (REQUIRED)
Publisher:
Edition:
ISBN-10:
Cengage Learning
9.5
76.0 – 63. and/or matching. (version 8.
Final exam
If a student misses the final exam.2
83.e.3 – 76.B. Oct 24
Tues.5
66.
Questions will be posted to Blackboard one week prior to the final exam.6 – 89.3 – 66.6 – 79.
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Diet Analysis Plus 8.9
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90.0 (*)
0495387657
(*) Diet Analysis Plus 8.
DD
D+
60.0 may be used. no curve) from A to F.0 accessible on campus:
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W.

10/10 (*)
Late Submission Penalty
Tues. he or she will advise you to pay for the exam at Enrollment Services
Center. 2.
POWERPOINT SLIDES
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PowerPoint slides are NOT posted to Blackboard.
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Submission should be stapled. & 3
Due Date
-ByThurs. Remember. 11/26 (*1)
2 points (2% course grade)
2 points (2% course grade)
(*) SUBMISSION (1 & 2)
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Must include
1.cuny.
Taking photos of slides is NOT permitted.2.
Both deadlines are listed on the college calendar.edu/web/about/offices/caass/faq. contact your professor to schedule
your exam by the published deadline. securely clipped.
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Approved projects will be returned with Intake and DRI Goals Compared page initialed
by me and will state: parts 1&2 OK. 10/29
1. box)
2. or in a PLAIN folder. After your grade is awarded.
STUDY GUIDES
An exam study guide will be posted to Blackboard a week before the exam.3
How do I resolve an ABS grade?
http://www. Food Record Intake Forms (manual food records)
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Staple each day’s Food Record Intake Form to its matching Complete Intake
Spreadsheet printout. you must get CAASS permission prior to taking an ABS exam.
DIET ANALYSIS PROJECT (DAP)
Part
Review Date
1&2
Tues.brooklyn.php
You must make yourself aware of the two deadlines that pertain to an ABS grade:
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the deadline to file your documentation to get approval to take the exam and pay for it. Relevant sections of 3-day average printout (see DAP instructions: p. the department will enter it
online. You must have official documentation stating
why you missed the final exam and bring this to your appointment with an adviser.
and
the deadline to take the exam. 9/3
3
Tues. Once you have been approved and paid for the ABS. If the adviser
approves your appeal.

consult page 49 of the Brooklyn College Bulletin.cuny.brooklyn. The student shall have equivalent opportunity to
make up any examination or study or work requirements.
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(*1) SUBMISSION (1. or if the student admits the
violation. please provide your professor with the course accommodation form
and discuss your specific accommodation with him/her as soon as possible and at an
appropriate time.
CENTER FOR STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES (CSDS)
Students who have a documented disability or suspect they may have a disability are invited to
set up an appointment with the Director of the Center for Student Disability Services.
Valerie Stewart-Lovell at 718-951-5538. Ms. For a full description of the policy. The complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and
the Brooklyn College procedure for implementing that policy can be found at this site:
http://www. the faculty member MUST report the violation.edu/bc/policies. If you have already registered with the Center for
Student Disability Services. Originals
must be submitted the following class. 2. If a faculty member suspects a violation of
academic integrity and.
STUDENT ABSENCE ON ACCOUNT OF RELIGIOUS BELIEF
A student who.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Students should read carefully and thoroughly the 2011-2012 Brooklyn College Bulletin. for a complete listing of academic regulations of the College.
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Projects not picked up by the final exam date will be discarded.
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Projects not submitted by last day of class will not be counted toward the course grade. 27-74. for religious reasons.
especially pp.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
UNIVERSITY’S POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating
and plagiarism. & 3)
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If unable to attend class on due date you may have a classmate submit your project OR you
may email me completed answer sheets before the end of the due-date class. confirms that violation. does not attend classes on a particular day or days shall be
excused from any examination or other work. upon investigation. Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and
plagiarism and for avoiding both.

If an emergency arises and you must take a message.
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Latecomer seating: The last row will be left empty for latecomers. As such. Use polite language. Avoid abbreviations.
Other Classroom Rules
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Telephone use. Emails received
with a blank subject line are deleted unread. As such. All phones must be
off or on vibrate. If it APPEARS to me
otherwise you will receive two warnings after which you will lose 3 points from your
final average. after 6:00PM.
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Class is only 75 minutes long. and cuteness. Emails
sent Thursday. please discuss with me so accommodations can be made. is not allowed during class. If you have a medical reason to leave the room
during class. it
must contain a salutation and signature. capital letters.
. For example: What chapters are on the exam?
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Email is a formal means of communication in the context of school or work. through Sunday will not be acknowledged before Monday. slang. DO NOT disrupt class
by crossing the room to seat yourself.
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I respond to emails Monday through Thursday – usually within 24 to 36 hours.
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Laptop use for anything other than note taking is NOT allowed.
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You are to inform me via email in the event of an emergency or long-term illness. including text messaging. please leave the
room. and
punctuation. There is no reason to get up in the middle of class and
leave the room except for emergencies.
Email Correspondence
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Always put “HNSC 1200 TR9 – [Your Name Here]” in the subject line. it is
advised that you obtain contact information from one or two classmates at the start of the
semester.5
COURSE POLICIES
Absence and Lateness
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A sign-in sheet will be passed around at the start of each class
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If you are absent contact a classmate – not me – for material covered in class. You will receive two warnings after which you will lose 3 points from
your final average. Drinking is permitted.
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Eating is not permitted in class.
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There will be no response to your email if the answer to your question is contained
within the syllabus.